Today is February 20, 2025, the 51st day of the year, with 314 days remaining until the year ends. According to the Chinese almanac, today is a Po Ri (破日), meaning a day associated with destruction and breaking through obstacles. It is a day to avoid undertaking any joyous or disastrous activities, as it represents a time of severance and disintegration. Despite the somewhat ominous tone, it is still an auspicious day.
What’s on the agenda for today?
- Date: February 20, 2025, Thursday
- Lunar Date: 23rd day of the first month, Year of the Snake
- Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches: Yi Si Year, Wu Yin Month, Geng Shen Day
- Zodiac: Snake
- Clash: Clash with the Tiger (甲寅), with an adverse energy towards the South
- Tai Sui (Fetal Spirit): Southeast, outside the grindstone furnace
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Peng Zu’s Prediction: The energies are not conducive to performing tasks that require stability or structure, as today is a Po Ri, a day linked with instability.
Which zodiac signs should be cautious today?
As today is a Shen (猴) day, it clashes with those born under the Tiger zodiac. Therefore, those born in the year of the Tiger should exercise extra caution today.
Is today a good day for important activities?
- Favorable Activities:
- Seeking medical treatment
- Demolition or tearing down buildings
- Repairing fences and walls
- Minor matters that don’t require major decisions
- Avoid:
- Starting a business
- Weddings
Given that today falls under the Po Ri category, it is not a good day to engage in activities involving happiness or fortune.
Which directions bring good luck today?
- Wealth Direction: East
- Happiness Direction: Northwest
- Fortune Direction: Northeast
When is the best time to take action today?
- Chen Hour (7:00–8:59 AM) – Auspicious Time:
- Avoid activities like moving or traveling.
- Good for construction and breaking ground.
- Si Hour (9:00–10:59 AM) – Auspicious Time:
- Avoid appointments or travel.
- Ideal for ceremonies, blessings, construction, and business ventures.
- Wei Hour (1:00–2:59 PM) – Auspicious Time:
- Avoid rituals or blessings.
- Perfect for building, moving homes, and starting new ventures.
- Shen Hour (3:00–4:59 PM) – Auspicious Time:
- Avoid starting a new job or constructing buildings.
- Great for wealth acquisition, meeting important people, and marriage.
- You Hour (5:00–6:59 PM) – Auspicious Time:
- Avoid travel and construction.
- A good time for blessings, marriage, and business dealings.
A Glimpse into History – February 20
- Festivals:
- U.S. Presidents’ Day
- World Social Justice Day
- Significant Events:
- 59: Emperor Ming of Han held a grand sacrificial ceremony for Emperor Guangwu.
- 1877: Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake premiered at the Moscow Bolshoi Theatre.
- 1930: Artifacts from the Yin Ruins in Anyang sparked worldwide interest.
- 1949: The People’s Liberation Army entered Kunming, liberating Yunnan Province.
- 1949: The Nationalist government moved cultural relics from the Forbidden City to Taiwan.
- 1958: The Chinese People’s Volunteer Army decided to withdraw completely from Korea.
- 1985: China’s first Antarctic research station, the Great Wall Station, held its opening ceremony.
- 2000: Jiang Zemin attended the “Three Talks” educational conference in Gaozhou, Guangdong, emphasizing the “Three Represents” theory.
- Famous Birthdays:
- 1844: Ludwig Boltzmann, Austrian physicist and father of statistical mechanics, was born.
- 1933: Chinese philosopher Gao Qiyun was born (passed away in 2005).
- Famous Deaths:
- 1907: German chemist and Nobel laureate Henry Moissan passed away.
- 1929: Early labor movement leader Su Zhaozheng passed away.
- 1946: Renowned Chinese general Li Liejun, a member of the Kuomintang, passed away.
- 1966: U.S. Navy Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz passed away at 81.
Today is a day to pause, reflect, and make well-thought-out decisions. While not suitable for beginning new ventures, it offers a perfect opportunity to finalize matters and break down barriers